oblivious
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In the book, MacLachlan recalls being utterly dumbfounded at having been asked to do something so oblivious at best and cruel at worst.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
He said he wanted to raise awareness of TSW, having been "oblivious" about it himself.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
However, for non-football fans it would be quite easy to be oblivious to the fact that the tournament is about to get under way.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
And she adds: “The court’s apparently oblivious insistence to the contrary today cannot be squared with what Callais said on its face just over one month ago.”
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
Lenny is organizing his undershirt drawer with an actual flashlight, completely oblivious to the disco dance party room that he’s in.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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